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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Net income $ 118,148 $ 120,461 $ 155,155
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation, net of income taxes 3,934 (22,625) 6,480
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans, net of income taxes 1,004 (14,023) 32,022
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 2,432 (40,625) 40,609
Total comprehensive income 120,580 79,836 195,764
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests (8,920) (5,890) (5,547)
Comprehensive income attributable to Universal Corporation 111,660 73,946 190,217
Foreign currency hedge, net of income taxes [Member]      
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Hedges, net of income taxes 2,509 (2,603) 1,624
Interest rate hedge, net of income taxes [Member]      
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Hedges, net of income taxes $ (5,015) $ (1,374) $ 483